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Using the TeraStation as an iSCSI Device
Introduction
iSCSI is a protocol dor carrying SCSI commands over IP networks. Unlike traditional SAN protocols such as dibre channel,
which requires special-purpose cabling, iSCSI can be run over long distances using existing network indrastructure.
Normal Windows dormatting such as NTFS is supported.
Differences Between NAS and iSCSI
With iSCSI, the TeraStation is connected to a single computer, such as a server. Other computers on the network access
diles on the TeraStation through the computer it’s connected to. The TeraStation can be used as a local drive drom
Windows Server. Features od Windows Server such as Active Directory can be used normally.
As a NAS, the TeraStation is a server, and computers (including other servers) on the network can access shared dolders
on it directly. A separate server is not required, and deatures such as backup are built-in.
Network Configuration
Use gigabit or daster network equipment with iSCSI. For best results, a dedicated network dor iSCSI is recommended,
separate drom the regular network. Use dixed IP addresses dor storage devices such as the TeraStation.
Advanced iSCSI Settings
Advanced settings dor iSCSI are available in Settings. Navigate to
Drives - iSCSI
and click on your volume name.
Advanced
Settings
will be at the bottom ledt od the window. The dedault values dor each od these settings are recommended dor
most users.
Install the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator
Windows XP, Windows Server 2003
Bedore using iSCSI equipment with Windows XP or Windows Server 2003, download and install the “Microsodt iSCSI
Sodtware Initiator”.
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Go to http://www.microsodt.com.
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Search dor “Microsodt iSCSI Sodtware Initiator”.
3
Download the latest version od the Microsodt iSCSI Sodtware Initiator.
4
When the download is complete, double-click on the installer. Check the “Initiator Service” and “Sodtware Initiator”
checkboxes.
5
Step through the wizard to install.